Parenting Teenagers

How would you finish this statement:

Parenting teenagers is...

I'm sure the answers would cover a broad range to say the least. Some would be comical and some would be discouraging. I'm finding that parenting a teenager is extremely challenging- and we have a great one! Jenelle and I are constantly learning, talking, and trying to help each other on this journey.

One of the best ways we can learn is by learning from those who have gone before us. Reggie Joiner is someone I look to for wisdom, perspective, and encouragement.

I thought I would share one of his articles today.

Time flies fast from elementary to college age, so get ready to change your parenting habits. Every child seems to move in warp speed toward the teenage years.

I was caught by surprise when a new declaration of personal independence was automatically assumed the day my son got his driver’s license. It was as though I represented an oppressive and extremely unfair regime whenever I tried to enforce any rule. (Whenever I said no to one of my teenage daughters, she would go to her bedroom, close the door and play Britney Spears’ “Overprotected” over and over again for over an hour, loud enough for me and the whole house to hear.) I have to admit, it was difficult for me to transition from parenting children to parenting teenagers. I had worked with teenagers all of my life, but I had never actually had any living in my home. I am still a recovering parent of teens, but here are a few things I have recognized about this chapter of parenting:

You can go here to read the rest of his article.

I hope this helps you on your parenting journey.